PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND APPLICATION

Lesson 12:Traditional Motifs in Relation to Textiles

Elephant motif

It is widely used motif in Indian textiles (Fig.12.29).The symbolism of Elephant is ancient. In India, Elephant was the mount of Kings. Elephant was a devastating weapon of war. Elephant came to symbolize the God of Warriors. Elephant is a sign of wealth and power and influence denoting royalty, inner strength and nobility. In Rajasthan, it is used in richly decorated form in their printed textiles to depict war scenes and royal extravaganza (Fig.12.30).